Usher Be 718 or Dynaudio C1

I've heard them both, but on different occasions with plenty of time elapsed in between. I remember being very impressed with the C1s, while the Ushers seemed just ok. You might want to check out the 'Storm of a Difference' portion of this review of the Ushers. It has a nice comparison of those to the Dynaudios. Good luck with whatever you decide!

http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/508ush/index.html

Can't comment on the Ushers (never heard them) but I am a C1 owner. I will say that the C1 MKII/Sig doesn't need to be turned up to sound great like the original's did. I went from the original to the Sig and at low to mid volumes they are much better.